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Saving the Taiga Woods

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The boreal forests in the Russian Republic of Komi serve as an important carbon storage sink and are home to several crucial species. But the area is threatened in particular by deforestation and forest fires. Since 1995, the region has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Around 15 percent of the forest area is now under protection. The aim is to boost the existing protection system with the help of international aid money and expertise. That includes sensitizing and informing the local population about the significance of their forests in fighting climate change.

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Length6:40 Minutes

CountryRussia

Global Ideas

The television reports and documentaries of Deutsche Welle's 'Global Ideas' media project provide people all over the world with information on model projects which implement biodiversity and climate protection. The media project is funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety through the IKI.